PANJIM: As 22 fresh cases get reported in the capital city of Panaji, Porvorim IND MLA Rohan Khaunte today said that the fears that he had raised much earlier seems to be coming true. Khaunte also said that if this spread continues, we are staring at a stage of Total Administrative Failure as key Government offices are based in the city. “We’re also aware by now that the official figures are far from correct which again is a cause for anxiety as the spread can be fast and uncontrollable in the congested capital.” The controversial situation in Altinho wherein the issue…
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PANJIM: Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik today said that Chief Minister is taking all the necessary steps to resume mining in the state through political and judicial moves. Malik also said that resumption of iron ore mining activities is very important to restart development works. “Panchayats had bried me about their problems caused due to ban on mining. Many people who were dependent had to face many issues. I told them CM Sawant is trying hard to resume mining through political and judicial moves.” said Malik He said, “I am satisfied with his attempts made by Chief Minister Sawant and…
Rane says recovery rate stands at 65.8 % while mortality rate is 1%, which is lowest in country. PANJIM: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today informed that the first two recipients of Plasma Therapy for treating their Covid-19 have tested negative. Addressing the media, Rane said, “This is a great achievement for us and I am very happy as the first two Covid-19 patients who were given plasma therapy have tested negative today early morning. They were given plasma therapy on August 2.” Rane further informed that 14 patient’s had been given plasma therapy while 31 were givem Remdesivir in a…
Government will take strict action societies causing stigmatization againt Covid-19 patients who opted home isolation PANJIM:In a bid to reduce co-morbid deaths, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that extremely critical patient’s will not be shifted to covid hospital, but will be treated in Goa Medical College and Hopsital (GMCH). Rane also said the state government will take strict action against the colonies and societies which stigmatises COVID-19 positive patients who have take home isolation. Addressing the media, Rane said,”extremely critical COVID19 patients will not be shifted to covid hospital, but will be treated in Goa GMC wards 145, 146…
PANJIM: Union Minister for AYUSH (Independent Charge) has informed that his office at Paryatan Bhavan Patto, Panjim, will remain closed till August 16 and will resume its normal functioning from Monday the 17th August. Naik along with his wife were tested postive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. “I underwent Covid-19 test today & it has turned out assymptomaically positive. My vitals are within normal limits and I have opted for home isolation,” he said. He said that those who have came in contact with him in last few days are advised to get tested for themselves and take required precautions.
PANJIM: The Goa State Information Commission has directed the Special Secretary (Vigilance) to conduct an inquiry regarding the missing file bearing No.ACB/Vig/Com/23/2014 pertaining to the information sought by Roy D’Souza from Merces. Vide his application dated 31/07/2019, D’Souza had sought certain information on 3 points including inspection of documents/files from the PIO of Anti Corruption Branch of Vigilance Department at Altinho Panaji regarding complaint filed by him against Ashish Rege, Officiating Principal of Goa College of Architecture on 12/02/2014. The PIO Smt. Nathine Araujo vide her letter dated 27/08/2019 rejected the information in terms of section 8(1)(h) of the Right…
A short film produced by Kunharsh Production will be released on 15 August 2020. The film reflects two sides of women in society i.e. tolerance and resistance. The film focuses on empowerment of women and make them realise that it’s only them who have to protect themselves. The motive behind releasing the same on Independence Day is to initiate a step towards society where gender equality is still not a norm. The short film will be released on Kunharsh Creation’s official YouTube channel. The film is produced by Harshala Patil Borkar and directed by Kunal Borkar. Cast: Aadya Ganguly, Harshala…